Look at the poem "Ars Poetica" by Archibald MacLeish. Then use some of the strategies we talked about today and see if you can arrive at some sort of meaning. This does not have to be a full-blown analysis. Just write about what you think the poem means and use some examples from the text to support your points.

Take a minute to write about poetry. What is a poem? How do you know you are reading a poem? What's the difference between poetry (or verse) and regular writing (or prose)? What are some rules that poetry has to obey? What are some of your thoughts about poetry?

Reflect on the ending of Animal Farm. Did it meet your expectations? Why or why not? Why do you think George Orwell ended the book the way that he did? Use evidence from the book to support your points!

What animal do you think defines you? Why do you think George Orwell chose to tell this story about animals instead of people? What qualities of animals do you think are particularly effective in this story so far?